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A 17-year-old bullrider is recovering after being knocked out during a competition at XB Arena, located outside of Loretto, March 3.
According to the dispatch report, the rider, Taylor Brady, had been knocked out, but he was sitting up and responsive when the call was made. The report also reads that a bull stepped on his left foot and his jaw hurt.
Scott Ballard, the owner of XB Arena, said he checked on Brady and learned he was back home the night of the incident.
"He didn't even have a concussion," Ballard said.

Sarah Gribbins of Marion County Animal Shelter is coming to Bradfordsville to discuss pet owner responsibilities and the Bradfordsville animal ordinance.
Gribbins will attend the Bradfordsville City Commissioners meeting at 6:30 p.m. March 14 at the civic center.
All pet owners in the community are encouraged to attend.

Local officials remain in contact with the Beam Company about the possible construction of additional Maker's Mark warehouses. During the March 6 Marion County Industrial Foundation meeting, Marion County Judge/Executive John G. Mattingly said they have told distillery representatives that they would like the warehouses to be built here.
Mattingly added that Beam officials have asked for improvements on the road leading to Maker's Mark in anticipation of increased tourist traffic in that area.
In other matters:

They maintain public streets and care for our parks. They clean our water. They protect and serve our citizens, and they perform countless other services every day.
The employees of the City of Lebanon usually do their jobs without thanks, but this year, they were the recipients of the Marion County Chamber of Commerce's President's Award. The award was presented by past Chamber President Trina Sandusky. She said she looked back over the many chamber events and realized the city employees were a constant presence at all of them.

You can't avoid it completely, and it can cause cancer. However, you can take steps to reduce your exposure to it.
"It" is radon, and it is common in central Kentucky.
"The radon that's in Marion County is here as a result of the geology, specifically the black shale," said Keith Brock, the Marion County Solid Waste and Environmental Coordinator.
Radon is produced by the natural decay of uranium, which is found in nearly all soils, according to the Environmental Protection Agency.

Cue balls, chrome domes and Kojak wanna-bes will be on display this Saturday during the 2012 St. Baldrick's Day.
Once again, Marion Countians will be lining up to have their heads shaved to raise money to fight children's cancer from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. March 17 at the St. Augustine School gymnasium.
"We just think it's a great, worthwhile cause to sponsor," said Sheila Lanham of the Citizen's National Bank St. Baldrick's committee.

Storms can wreak havoc on our lives.
The folks in West Liberty can attest to that after a tornado ripped through their community March 2.
After experiencing such devastation and loss, it's hard to imagine picking up the pieces and moving on. In fact, it almost seems impossible.
But, it's not.
There's always hope.
That's the message Dr. David B. Whitlock shares in his recently published book, "Surviving the Storms of Life: How to Triumph in Tragedy."

For the last several years, the biggest challenge facing the General Assembly and Governor Steve Beshear has been keeping the state on track as it weathers the toughest worldwide recession in more than 70 years.